Houston's Second Ward

By Photos by Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

on June 11, 2014 6:40 PM

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David Perez, 9, jumps on the trampoline while mother Amanda Ramirez and step-daughter Aleha Perez, 1, enjoy the breezy afternoon outside their home in the Second Ward on June 5, 2014, in Houston, Tx. Amanda Ramirez grew up in this home near Rusk Park, and her family have lived in the Second Ward for decades. less

David Perez, 9, jumps on the trampoline while mother Amanda Ramirez and step-daughter Aleha Perez, 1, enjoy the breezy afternoon outside their home in the Second Ward on June 5, 2014, in Houston, Tx. Amanda ... more

Andrew Sanchez and wife Joyce Sanchez play at Gus Wortham Golf Course in the East End, but residents of the Second Ward have strong feelings about the future of the golf course on June 3, 2014, in Houston, Tx.

Andrew Sanchez and wife Joyce Sanchez play at Gus Wortham Golf Course in the East End, but residents of the Second Ward have strong feelings about the future of the golf course on June 3, 2014, in Houston, Tx.

A historical marker at James Bute Park informs the public of the history of 'El Barrio Del Alacran' in the Second Ward on June 3, 2014, in Houston, Tx.

A historical marker at James Bute Park informs the public of the history of 'El Barrio Del Alacran' in the Second Ward on June 3, 2014, in Houston, Tx.

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A historical marker at James Bute Park informs the public of the... Photo-6437103.87687 - Houston Chronicle

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Homeless are fed and listen to preachers at James Bute Park which was formerly known as Frost Town in the Second Ward on June 4, 2014, in Houston, Tx.

Homeless are fed and listen to preachers at James Bute Park which was formerly known as Frost Town in the Second Ward on June 4, 2014, in Houston, Tx.

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Homeless are fed and listen to preachers at James Bute Park which... Photo-6437104.87687 - Houston Chronicle

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Volunteers hand out baked goods and coffee to the homeless at James Bute Park which was formerly known as Frost Town in the Second Ward on June 4, 2014, in Houston, Tx.

Volunteers hand out baked goods and coffee to the homeless at James Bute Park which was formerly known as Frost Town in the Second Ward on June 4, 2014, in Houston, Tx.

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Volunteers hand out baked goods and coffee to the homeless at James... Photo-6437105.87687 - Houston Chronicle

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Justin Davis, 31, and dog 'Duke' who are homeless join 1,000 Hills Ministry "Church" in the Park at James Bute Park which was formerly known as Frost Town in the Second Ward on June 4, 2014, in Houston, Tx.

Justin Davis, 31, and dog 'Duke' who are homeless join 1,000 Hills Ministry "Church" in the Park at James Bute Park which was formerly known as Frost Town in the Second Ward on June 4, 2014, in Houston, Tx.